Description
Fisher Phillips, a leading national labor and employment law firm, is seeking an associate attorney with 2 or more years of litigation experience to join our Fort Lauderdale office and our Education Practice Group.
The ideal candidate will be interested in devoting more than 50% of their practice to education law matters involving K-12 private and independent schools as part of a busy Education Practice Group, while also handling some traditional employment law matters for employers in other industries, including:
- Providing daily advice and counseling on school issues involving employees, students, parents, and boards.
- Drafting transactional school documents such as handbooks, employment contracts, enrollment agreements, vendor contracts, and waivers/releases.
- Defending charges before administrative agencies such as the EEOC and Florida Commission on Human Relations involving claims under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, the Florida Civil Rights Act, and related statutes.
- Responding to demand letters on disputed claims.
- Responding to third party subpoenas.
- Assisting with all phases of litigation in employment and school related disputes.
- Conducting legal research and fact investigation to support case strategy.
Qualifications:
- 2 or more years of litigation experience (education law experience is a plus).
- Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills.
- Strong academic credentials.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be self-motivated, resourceful, and reliable with a strong work ethic.
- Commitment to professional development and delivering exceptional client service.
- Admission to the Florida Bar is required
- Must be local to the Fort Lauderdale area.
At Fisher Phillips, we value self-starters who embrace innovation and technology in the practice of law. If you are passionate about litigation and eager to contribute to a dynamic, forward-thinking firm, we encourage you to apply.
To apply, please upload a cover letter addressed to Elise Lyman-Hall, Attorney Recruiting Manager; resume, a copy of your law school transcript, and a brief writing sample (10 pages max).
We are not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.
Benefits: Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package for staff that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) and carve out election, profit sharing, life insurance, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program. We also offer optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, a student loan refinancing program, life insurance for dependents, and pet insurance.
